Login with Facebook
Forgot Password

Question

Posted by DINDIN | July 04, 2010 09:58am | Viewed 2256 times | 1 replies | Last replied by MariaBBB on July 07, 2010 10:28am

I read that after I grow my garden transplants indoors, I should "harden them off before planting them out". What does this mean and what's the best way to do it?


MariaBBB

July 07, 2010 10:28am

Seedlings raised in our homes or greenhouses must be gradually acclimated to the stress of life outdoors. Cold,
wind and sun take a little getting used to. Gardeners usually find a protected spot, where the plants will only get a few hours of morning sun. The transplants are put out after breakfast and taken in before dinner. After about a week of this treatment, they can be planted out if the weather forecast is mild enough for that specific crop.

Log in or Sign up to take part in the forum
Shop Garden.com for Gifts for Dad